Paul J. Mehling

FUNERAL HOME

Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel - Berne

365 West Main Street

Berne, Indiana

Paul Mehling Obituary

PAUL J. MEHLING September 13, 1939 February 16, 2017 Paul J. Mehling, 77, Berne passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born to Cyril and Mary Fischer on September 13, 1939 in Ferdinand, IN. He married Judy Bever on February 22, 1969. He was a member of the St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church. Paul was a high school biology teacher in the Lake Central School Corporation for 35 years in St John, IN. He was a veteran serving in the US Army from 1958-1960. He enjoyed golfing, following Purdue sports, and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include; wife, Judy; sons, Joel (Beth) Mehling of Valparaiso, IN, Shane (Alex) Mehling of Seattle, WA; daughter, Monica (Rob Morrison) Williams of Geneva, OH; sisters: Gerry Hauser of Santa Claus, IN, Sharon Singer of Chicago IL; three grandchildren: Reese Williams, Brady and Elliot Mehling. Mass is Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to time of services. Burial is in the Church cemetery. Officiating is Father Joseph Perera. (church is on St. Rd 116 east of Geneva). Preferred memorials are to Family Life Care. Sign the guest book on-line at: www.yagerkirchhofer.com Arrangements by Yager- Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne, IN.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times on Feb. 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Mehling

13 Entries

Anna Miller Grabowski

October 16, 2017

I am saddened to learn of the passing of "Mr. Mehling", and send my deepest sympathy to his family. Mr. Mehling was one of the very best teachers that I ever had as a student, and one of the best teachers I have ever observed since I became a biology teacher myself. His work was excellent, but his greatest influence and contribution to his students and others was his kind, generous, and pleasant disposition. I am so happy and fortunate to have known him however briefly.

Karen Melgard

July 28, 2017

I worked with Paul at Lake Central from 1993-97 and I could not have asked for a better department head or friend. My thoughts are with the family and I know he will be missed.
Karen Melgard

February 24, 2017

Mr. Mehling was an excellent teacher and great mentor. I was lucky to know him.
Kim Anderson Frank LC 1978

Caroline Olah (Schoenfelt)

February 21, 2017

Sending you all my condolences and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace in this painful time. Mr. Mehling was such a good person with such a wonderful wife and family. His daughter is my dearest, longtime friend and his two sons are wonderful men as well. I'm so sorry your hearts are aching! Please let me know if you need ANYTHING!

February 19, 2017

Dear Judy,
You and your family have our sincere condolences. Paul was a very unique person who had a keen sense of humor and a very positive attitude toward life.

His success working with his students during his 35 years of teaching was very important. He certainly had a blessed life.

Sandy and I are so glad that we were privileged to introduced you two nearly 50 years ago.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Blessings,
Stan and Sandy Hurst

Nancy O'Keefe

February 19, 2017

Paul was the reason I wound up teaching. He treated me as an equal even when I was student teaching under him. He always had a smile and a joke for everyone. I missed his company when I left Lake Central and think of him often. Condolences to his family.

marie camp

February 19, 2017

Mr. Mehling was a wonderful teacher. He treated his students as equals and listened and help students in need. His laughter made us smile. He will sadly be missed Prayers to him and his whole family. Thank you sir for those good times

marie camp

February 18, 2017

Mr. Mehling will be sorely missed by one and all. He engaged with his students with his knowledge and he treated students with respect. He will sorely be missed.

Linda Casebolt

February 18, 2017

Paul was a wonderful Department Head, mentor, and friend to me when I taught biology at Lake Central. You have my sincerest sympathy.

Tom James

February 18, 2017

My first science teacher at LC in 1972. A good man. Condolences to the family.

Nancy Hoban

February 18, 2017

Paul was the department chair when I started teaching at Lake Central 20 years ago. He was the best boss anyone could ask for. He knew science and he knew how to get it across to teenagers. He was also a genuinely nice man. The world has lost a good one!

Eley Kuchar

February 18, 2017

Sending you all our sympathy, love and prayers.
Eley and Al Kuchar

February 17, 2017

With deepest sympathy and prayers,
Sister Mary Judith Fleig, OSB

Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results